Procedure

1. Establish Awareness (Phase 1: Baseline)

   • Use get_user_history and render_meal_log to review the last 3-7 days of intake.
   • Focus on non-judgmental logging. If the user is overwhelmed, suggest lower-friction methods like photo logs or 24-hour recalls.
   • Identify 3–5 repeatable themes (e.g., protein/plant gaps, late-night energy surges, or hydration levels) using get_insights.

2. Conduct Pattern Audit

   • Audit logs for "Balance and Timing" and "Micronutrient Patterns" rather than binary "good/bad" choices.
   • Inquire about the "ABCDEF" frame: Anthropometric (weight/circumference), Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary, Exercise, and Fotos. Treat these as neutral data points for context.

3. Incorporate Behavioral Inquiry

   • Apply Motivational Interviewing (MI) by asking open-ended questions to elicit "change talk" (e.g., "How would it feel if you had more energy in the afternoon?").
   • Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to identify emotional triggers or "all-or-nothing" cognitive distortions recorded in meal notes or history.

4. Define Small Wins (Phase 2: Autonomy)

   • Collaborate with the user to select one "small, realistic change" based on their identified patterns.
   • Use create_note to document these behavioral experiments (e.g., adding a specific snack to reduce fatigue).

5. Transition to Mastery (Phase 3: Scaling)

   • Move focus from numerical calorie targets to visual portion guides (Hand and Plate method).
   • Coach the user to use "palm of protein" or "fist of vegetables" to reduce numerical obsession and simplify self-regulation.

6. Monitor Energy and Mood

   • Audit the results of behavioral experiments by checking user feedback on perceived energy, mood, and non-scale wins.
   • Use update_note to track long-term habit stability and refine the approach as the user moves toward maintenance (Phase 4).

7. Neutralize Feedback

   • Frame all metrics (weight, macros) as "guide rails" to inform the process, not as strict compliance hurdles.
   • Direct any "all-or-nothing" thinking back to the "how" and "why" of eating behaviors.